Tagatose is a functional sweetener. It is a naturally occurring monosaccharide, specifically a hexose. It is commonly found in dairy with a similar texture and sweetened capacity to sucrose but with only a third of the calories. It is approved as a food additive as a low calorie sweetener. Additionally, it is under investigation by Spherix for the treatment of obesity and type II diabetes.
Synonyms
D-tag
(3S,4S,5R)-1,3,4,5,6-pentahydroxyhexan-2-one
D-tagatose
D-lyxo-hex-2-ulose
D-lyxo-hexulose
keto-D-tagatose
Tagatose
Indication
Intended for use as a therapeutic adjunct in the treatment of type II diabetes.
Categories
Carbohydrates
Chelating Agents
Compounds used in a research, industrial, or household setting